Fulmen FC652 – starter battery for cars and vans – 65Ah 12V 540A

In short: Here is the Fulmen FC652 in one line: cars and vans, 65Ah 12V 540A. Weight is 14.5 kg, worth knowing before you lift it out of the tray.

Is the Fulmen FC652 right for you?

Drivers who search for Fulmen FC652 usually have the old battery right in front of them, code and all. Rated 65Ah, there is enough reserve for the alarm, the clock and the odd evening with the radio on. Typing a part number takes less time than describing a battery over the phone.

With 65Ah, capacity is typical of batteries for cars and vans.

Check before ordering

• ✓ Starting current 540A: look for the EN value on your old label and choose this reference only if it is equal or higher.
• ✓ As a lead-acid battery it needs matching charge settings in the alternator, charger or solar regulator.
• ✓ Measure the space available: the case takes up 278 × 175 × 175 mm, and a few millimetres too many can stop the hold-down from closing.

Full specifications of the Fulmen FC652

Answers before you buy

How lead-acid batteries work and how to look after them

Lead-acid batteries are almost entirely recyclable. Flooded batteries offer strong starting current at a fair price. Store flooded batteries charged and recharge every few months.

Same case, same terminal side

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See also

Everything you need to order the Fulmen FC652 is on this page. Bookmark this page if you want the data sheet to hand while fitting.

• Compare alternatives for cars and vans
• The complete Fulmen range

Using it day to day: practical tips

A car parked outside through a cold snap asks far more of its battery than one kept in a garage. Wipe the tray clean and dry before the new battery goes in. Interior lights that fade when the starter turns are another hint.